Senior Catchment Officer & Agriculture Lead HavantFull-Time – 38 hours per week | Permanent£44,400 – £52,300
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of agricultural catchment incentive and grant schemes
- Build strong relationships with farmers, landowners, agronomists and stakeholders
- Undertake farm visits and catchment walkovers to identify water quality risks
- Provide practical advice on soil, nutrient and manure management
- Develop and deliver farmer workshops, presentations and engagement activities
- Support farmer groups and wider catchment partnership initiatives
- Develop programmes to measure the impact of changing land management practices
- Manage scheme budgets, reporting, regulatory activity and relevant risk assessments
Skills & Experience
- Strong agricultural knowledge and relevant industry experience
- Degree or equivalent qualification in agriculture, environmental or related discipline
- Strong technical knowledge of agronomy and catchment management
- Experience engaging with farmers, landowners and environmental regulators
- Knowledge of soils, nutrient and manure management
- Understanding of water quality and environmental management
- Experience with agricultural or environmental grant and funding schemes
- Full UK driving licence and confidence working independently in the field
- BASIS Foundation and additional qualifications such as FACTS are desirable.
Please note: A cover letter is required alongside your CV. Successful candidates will be subject to relevant pre-employment security and disclosure checks.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday + bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme of up to 15%
- Performance related bonus schemes
- Enhanced family related benefits and social events
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Support
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